>>>This is a small one, but...
>>>
>>>I'd really like to see the ++ and -- operators in VFP. Much easier to code:
>>>
>>>lnMyVar++ as opposed to:
>>>lnMyVar = lnMyVar + 1
>>
>>FWIW: I find this forcing of everyone to use 'C' type coding to often confuse and otherwise mess up the less sophisticated user. AFAIC: If you want to code in 'C', use a 'C' compiler. Or use Clipper -- they drove all their developers to FoxPro by forcing a pseudo-C syntax on them with Clipper-5x. Personally, I find the 2nd line MUCH easier to understand, and its consistent with any other mathematical or concatenation formula.
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>>Rob
>
>Thanks for your comment. I wasn't thinking of it as forcing 'C' type coding. I coded in C many years ago and do NOT miss it! VFP is a much better language and environment in my humble opinion. It's just a short cut I like, just like the ! instead of NOT in a conditional. It was just a thought.
Okay -- I understand you want a shortcut. I wasn't trying to 'flame' you, and I know you weren't proposing to 'force' everyone to use it, but I find that syntax particularly obnoxious and unreadable.
P.S. I'm not a fan of '!' vs 'NOT' either -- too easy to get misread when reviewing the code...
Guess I have my grumpy hat on today... Don't take it personally.
Rob
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